Mercedes-Benz has Plans to Develop a Small Coupe-Like Crossover

Oct. 22, 2013 - PRLog -- The team at Motor Werks of Barrington is pleased with the recent news that there is a new Mercedes-Benz crossover on the horizon. This new small crossover will join the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (http://www.motorwerksmercedes.com/2014-mercedes-benz-gl-class.htm) and M-Class SUVs in the automaker’s lineup, and will compete directly with the BMW X6. No official release date, pricing, or specifications of the upcoming crossover have been released, but since it will share a platform with the M-Class and be manufactured in the same plant in Tuscaloosa, AL, it probably won’t take Mercedes-Benz long to develop the new vehicle.

The new vehicle, which may be called the MLC-Class, will be based on the 2014 M-Class (http://www.motorwerksmercedes.com/2014-mercedes-benz-m-class.htm) — that is likely all that the two vehicles will have in common, however. The aim will be to make a crossover that will appeal to those who appreciate the aesthetics of both coupes and crossovers — it will be aimed at sports car enthusiasts who need a little bit more practicality.

It will also aim to be the most efficient crossover in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, with smaller engines and BlueTEC® diesel offerings. Unsurprisingly, a high-performance AMG® variant is likely in the works, too.

The new crossover will be the primary entry from Mercedes-Benz in the premium compact-crossover segment. Drivers around the world have embraced the class for its practicality and versatility. The new Mercedes-Benz crossover will likely reach dealerships in late 2014 as a 2015 model.

Chicago area buyers interested in current Mercedes-Benz vehicles should visit Motor Werks of Barrington at 1475 S. Barrington Rd. As a leading Mercedes-Benz dealership serving the Chicagoland area, Motor Werks of Barrington carries the latest vehicles from the automaker, as well as a wide selection of pre-owned vehicles. Motor Werks of Barrington is located less than an hour from downtown Chicago via I-90 W, and may be contacted online (http://www.motorwerksmercedes.com/contact-form.htm) or by phone at 888-466-0736.